Minimum entry standard
AAA
To include at least two of the following:
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Geography
- Geology
- Mathematics
- Physics
If you do not present an A-level maths grade, the Department will prefer applicants with Grade 7/A‚ in GCSE Mathematics.
Not accepted: General Studies and Critical Thinking
Science Practical Endorsement: If you are made an offer you will be required to achieve a pass in the practical endorsement in all science subjects that form part of the offer.
Typical offer
AAA-A*AA (applicants studying three A-levels)
Offers made to at least 50% of 2024 entry A-level applicants to this department.
Support for widening participation applicants
Our contextual admissions route for UK applicants may entitle you to additional considerations within the application process to help us form a more complete picture of your potential to succeed at Imperial.
Find out more about who is eligible and what support you may receive.
Minimum entry standard
39 points
To include grade 6 in two of the following subjects at higher level:
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Geography
- Geology
- Mathematics
- Physics
Preferred Mathematics syllabus: The Mathematics Analysis and Approaches or the Applications and Interpretation syllabi will be accepted at higher level, with no preference.
Offers made to at least 50% of 2024 entry IB applicants to this department.
Support for widening participation applicants
Our contextual admissions route for UK applicants may entitle you to additional considerations within the application process to help us form a more complete picture of your potential to succeed at Imperial.
Find out more about who is eligible and what support you may receive.
Duolingo English Test
| Standard Level | Higher Level |
|---|
| 115 overall with no less than 105 in any band score |
125 overall with no less than 115 in any band score |
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*Test scores are only considered valid if taken within 2 years of the intended course start date.
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Find out more on the Duolingo website.
IELTS – Academic (Test-Centre/UKVI SELT/Online)
| Standard | Higher |
|---|
| 6.5 overall (minimum 6.0 in all elements) |
7.0 overall (minimum 6.5 in all elements) |
Summary of the table's contents
*IELTS single score re-takes are not accepted. Candidates must meet the IELTS requirements on a single test sitting.
Imperial College London considers IELTS scores to be valid for 2 years.
Scores must be valid at the beginning of your studies at Imperial if your application is successful.
Find out more on the IELTS website.
LanguageCert International ESOL
| Standard level | Higher level |
|---|
| ESOL B2 Test (Listening, Reading, Writing, Speaking) with grade High Pass |
ESOL C1 (Listening, Reading, Writing, Speaking) with grade pass in all components |
*Test scores are only considered valid if taken within two years of the intended course start date.
Find out more on the LanguageCert website.
Occupational English Test
| Standard Level | Higher Level |
|---|
| Grade C+/300 in all elements |
Grade B/350 in all elements |
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*Test results must be within 12 months of programme start date in order to be treated as valid and subject to online verification.
*OET Paper/Computer at test centre and OET@Home accepted.
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Find out more on the Cambridge website.
PTE – Academic (Test-Centre/UKVI SELT)
| Standard | Higher |
|---|
| 62 overall (minimum 56 in all elements) |
69 overall (minimum 62 in all elements) |
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Imperial College London considers Pearson (PTE) scores to be valid for 2 years.
Scores must be valid at the beginning of your studies at Imperial if your application is successful.
For more information regarding Pearson, please visit the Pearson website.
PTE Academic online test results are only accepted (where valid) for entry for those starting courses up to 31 December 2023.
TOEFL (iBT) and (iBT Paper)
| Standard | Higher |
|---|
| 92 overall (minimum 20 in all elements) |
100 overall (minimum 22 in all elements) |
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*ETS at Home accepted for admission
Imperial College London considers TOEFL scores to be valid for 2 years.
Scores must be valid at the beginning of your studies at Imperial if your application is successful.
You must meet the entry requirement in one test from your scaled scores ('My Best Scores' reported by TOEFL will not be considered).
For more information relating regarding TOEFL please visit the ETS website.
You must email your TOEFL scores to the relevant admissions teams.
Score reports sent via post will not be processed.
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